Vegas & Blazing Canyons

8 days - 2038 km (1274 miles)

Day 1: Departure – Arrival Las Vegas, Nv

After arriving the Las Vegas airport and picking up your luggage (Baggage claim), please exit the arrival hall to the traffic island (outside) with the "Blue" sign with the text "Shuttle Service". We can also recommend taking an Uber, which is very fast & and cheap in the US. When all tour participants have arrived, we meet for a welcome greeting. The evening’s program is getting to know each other, and we eat dinner together in true American style on The Stripe. Those who are not tired after the long journey may go to a local bar nearby.

Day 2: Las Vegas - Williams, Az . (Driving day 1: 451 km/284 miles)

We start the day with an information meeting, where we cover information about your tour on the Vegas & Blazing Canyons. We also cover practical information & preparations regarding mc and car rental checkout at Explorify Motorcycle Rentals, which has prepared the bike you have ordered. Thereafter, we pick up our bikes or cars.

Day 3: Williams - Tuba City, Az (Driving day 2: 222 km/138 miles)

This is the tour's highlight for many. Welcome to the Grand Canyon! Today will be a spectacular ride to Tuba City. We drive to the Grand Canyon helicopter base. Those who have ordered the helicopter tour will get an experience of a life time, truly something you will never forget. To hover in the air over one of the seven wonders and experience this natural phenomenon up close is absolutely magical. Highly recommend!

NB: Helicopter rides must be booked in advance. After the helicopter tour we ride a short trip to the visitor center, where we see the world's most watched Imax movie. When you see the film, it feels almost like standing inside the Grand Canyon. We also eat lunch here. Then, we drive into the Grand Canyon and spend the rest of the day here. Finally, we set course towards another very famous natural phenomenon; Monument Valley, but first make an overnight stop in Tuba city.

Day 4: Tuba City - Moab, Ut (Driving day 3: 420 km/262 miles)

We start the day by driving to Monument Valley, one of the world's most photographed natural phenomena. Monument Valley cannot be described in words; it must be experienced. Up close, we experience classic Wild West landscape of sandstone rock formations. Everything has a reddish shade and is beautiful to look at. It is only when you are in Monument Valley that you will understand how much this area has influenced your perspective on the wild west.

These natural surroundings are also other places, but not as perfect as exhibited here. When we ride amongst these majestic rock formations, we are in the middle of the Navajo Indians' area, so you just have to get the spiritual mood up. We continue to Mexican Hat, another natural phenomenon. Is it a sombrero or stone formation? Then we head north to Moab, which is located at the entrance of the Arches National Park. This will be a driving distance you never will forget. We spend the evening in Moab’s spectacular surroundings.

Day 5: Moab - Hanksville, Ut (Driving day 4: 283 km/176 miles)

This will be another tour highlight! We start the day by exploring Moab, Arches National Park (unforgettable rock formations that will take your breath away). Having absorbed Arches National Park, we drive the great Colorado River Run out from the park towards Red Cliffs Lodge, famous for great lunches. Afterward, we head towards Hanksville.

Day 6: Hanksville - Kanab, Ut (Driving day 5: 379 km/235 miles)

We continue our amazing and spectacular drive through Utah. The national parks come like beads on a string; Goblin Canyon, Capitol Reef, Thousand Lake and Otter Creek State Park. Best of all is our ride up and down the elevations of Escalante staircase. We believe you will have a problem stopping smiling. One of the tour highlights is the magic of Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyons rock formations are difficult to describe, an experience on par with the Grand Canyon. Enjoy! We continue through Dixie National Forest to another great National Park; Zion.

Day 7: Kanab - Las Vegas, Nv (Driving day 6: 386 km/241 miles)

Get ready for another amazing day! We start by driving through spectacular Zion. Besides seeing some of the world's finest rock formations, the roads are particularly curvy here - "the switchbacks of Zion"! Compared to Grand Canyon, Zion radiates a more aesthetic appreciation of nature.

When we come out of Zion, it’s straight ahead to the neon-lit gambling oasis Las Vegas. We park the bikes and spend the rest of the day exploring this exciting city. This evening you can explore the famous “Sin city” on your own. Enjoy! You are in one of the most fun cities in the world. Las Vegas has it all, amazing architecture, unique shows, casinos and all kinds of entertainment. Vegas is never boring! Most attractions are within walking distance. We highly recommend taking a trip to Caesar’s Palace, Bellagio, MGM, Stardust, Treasure Island, The Venetian, Mirage, Wyatt and The Fashion Show Mall (over 200 stores). At the Mirage you will be able enjoy the evening volcanic eruptions every 30 minute, turning the garden into a flame show. Inside the casino are rare white tigers. The water show outside the Bellagio is also a memory for life.

Day 8: Las Vegas & Home travel

We say goodbye to the Vegas & Blazing Canyons tour and Las Vegas and return home. Thanks for a great ride, good times and sincerely thank you for choosing to tour with JoyRides. We wish you a safe trip home and hope to see you again on one of our other tours in the US, South America, Asia, Oceania or Europe.

Note:This program is a guideline for activities and experiences on the tour. Deviations may occur, but we guarantee that our positive tour leaders will do their utmost to execute the program as described - as far as it is feasible and circumstances allow. We are continually working to improve the program, thus you may experience positive surprises.

Welcome to an amazing 8 day tour in the blazing canyons and spectacular national parks in Nevada, Arizona and Utah. We visit breathtaking Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Mexican Hat, Moab, Arches National Park, Zion and Red Rock Canyon. On our journey we ride on some exiting roads like Escalante Stairway, Veterans Memorial Hwy (Hwy95) and Oatman Highway.

This tour is also packed with fun attractions like Las Vegas (2 nights), cowboy town Williams, and historic Route 66 towns (Oatman – Kingman – Hackberry – Seligman). This is the perfect one-week getaway for a short vacation!

Focus on enjoyment & camaraderie

At JoyRides we believe that good experiences and camaraderie are at least as important as the journey. Our goal is to fill your tour bag with as many positive memories as possible, so you go home with a big smile on your face. And with friends you didn’t have before you started the trip.

Included in the tour price:

MC/Car rental

Choose between several models of Harley-Davidson and Indian MC.

Motels/Hotels

Shared double room on 3 star motels and above is included.

Gasoline & oil

Gas and oil are included for all motorcycles on all our tours.

LDW

Motorcycle loss damage waiver is included in the tour price.

Support van*

Support van with guest-luggage, water and 1st. aid kit, equipment.

Entrance fees

Entrance fees on museums and national parks are included.

MC Tour leader*

Experienced Tour leader on a motorcycle in front of the cortege.

* Depends on the number of participants on the tour.

Not included in the tour price: Airfare, food and drinks. Gasoline is not included in tours by car.